Analysis of Qi and Color

1、凡氣色有二百四十四法，如此則入門一法矣。五色所應曰期。解曰：青色在外應甲乙，在內應已卯；白色明潤應壬癸亥子，帶黃明應申酉；毫色應七月內，黑氣應一月間；黃色應戊已，帶滯應辰戌丑未；紅色應丙丁；紫色應已午火旺之曰；赤色輕應火旺之曰，赤色重應水旺之曰。

The first point. There are 244 methods of observing color, but the following is only an introductory method: each of the five colors should appear on specific days. It is explained that green color on the surface corresponds to the days of Jia and Yi (Wood), while green color hidden inside corresponds to the days of Si and Mao (Earth). White color that is bright and smooth corresponds to the days of Ren, Gui, Hai, and Zi (Water), while yellow color that is bright corresponds to the days of Shen and You (Metal). The color of hair appears within the seventh month, and black color appears within the first month. Yellow color corresponds to the days of Wu and Ji (Earth), while yellow color that is dull corresponds to the months of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei (Earth). Red color corresponds to the days of Bing and Ding (Fire). Purple color corresponds to the days of Si and Wu (Fire). Light red color corresponds to the days of Fire, while dark red color corresponds to the days of Water.

出河口訣：水色重可往南方，火色重可往北方，青色宜往東地，白色宜往西方，赤重千里之外可免，黑重自守其災，黃色來南得利。故出行只看驛馬，有黃明方可得財，暗滯途遭陣恐，黑赤襲命傾身，驛馬、命門暗，不許出路，命門亮，印堂開，何怕行兵？下庫暗，妨小人之言，天倉潤遇貴人扶持，路途得財得喜，要觀邊地光明。

The formula for traveling: if the color on the face is heavy with water, one should go south (as fire dispels water); if the color is heavy with fire, one should go north (as water controls fire); if the color is heavy with green, one should go east; if the color is heavy with white, one should go west; if the color is heavy with red, traveling a thousand miles can avoid calamity; if the color is heavy with black, one should stay put and wait for the calamity to pass; if the color is yellow, going south will bring benefit. Therefore, traveling should only look at the 「Post Horse」 on the forehead: if the Post Horse is yellow and bright, one can gain wealth; if the road is dark and stagnant, one will suffer fear and anxiety; if black or red colors invade the 「Life Palace」, there will be a danger of falling. If the Post Horse and the 「Life Gate」 before the ears are dark and obscure, one must not go out; if the Life Gate is bright and the Forehead is open, even military campaigns are not to be feared. If the lower abdomen is dark and obscure, one should beware of small people spreading rumors; if the Heavenly Granary is moist and bright, one will meet the support of a nobleman. To gain wealth and joy on the way, one must look at the 「Border Area」 being bright.

2、黑繞太陽，盧醫難救；青遮口角，扁鵲難醫。此乃古法，要察明白。解曰：黑繞太陽者乃天倉起黑色，如綻墨者死，如烏鴉者，成點者死，色散者生。青遮口角忌春夏，不忌秋冬，忌成片，不忌散亂，忌明亮如添，忌滯如泥，內有一點白光即不死矣。3、天廣額角（面部共計二十六條）。解曰：曰月角、耳門前不宜青暗淹滯。古書云：黃氣發從高廣，旬曰遷官，青色達於命門，半年損壽，曰月角接天廣部位宜黃明，忌青暗。

Rule two. Black mist surrounding the solar prominence cannot be cured even by the famous physician Lu Yi; green mist covering the mouth corner cannot be treated even by Bian Qie. This is an ancient method, requiring careful observation. It explains that black mist around the solar prominence refers to the area of the Heavenly Granary on the side of the forehead showing black color. If the black color is like melted ink, like crow feathers, or gathered into points, it indicates death; if the color spreads out, the person may still live. Green mist covering the mouth corner is to be avoided in spring and summer, but not in autumn and winter; it is to be avoided when it forms a continuous patch, but not when it is scattered; it is to be avoided when it is bright as newly added, but not when it is dull like mud. If the green color contains a bit of white light, the person will not die. Rule three. The area of the forehead and the corners of the eyebrows—the old annotations say that there are a total of twenty-six facial color patterns. It explains that the areas of the solar prominence and the lunar prominence on the forehead, and the area before the ear gate, should not be dark and stagnant in color. Ancient books say that yellow color originating from the high and broad area indicates promotion within ten days; green color extending to the area before the ear, called the life gate, indicates loss of life within half a year. The areas of the solar prominence and the lunar prominence connected to the high and broad area should be yellow and bright, and should avoid dark and dull colors.

4、印堂、年壽、準頭上，最忌赤、暗、青。解曰：印堂四季俱要明潤，年壽準頭不喜赤青，若一暗，人離家破。年壽青主多疾病，赤主血光之災，滯主暗疾，印堂明潤一發亨通，印堂赤暗破職亡家，印乃命宮，年壽為病危宮，準頭為財帛宮，三處一生之主，性命根本，故先要看三處為主。5、氣色一明一暗、一亮一開，非為吉兆。解曰：凡氣色只宜一色，不宜亮，不宜更變，雖得新明，亦非福利，恐過是禍，所以暗色方開，豈可就為福利也？

Rule four. The areas of the face known as the "tomb," "year," and "prosperity" should especially avoid red, dark, and blue colors. It is explained that the "tomb" should be bright and moist throughout the four seasons; the "year" and "prosperity" should not favor red or blue colors. If they turn dark, it indicates people leaving home and family ruin. If the "year" turns blue, it signifies many diseases; if it turns red, it indicates blood-related disasters; if it becomes dark and dull, it suggests hidden illnesses. If the "tomb" is bright and moist, success follows quickly; if it turns red or dark, it indicates losing official position and family ruin. The "tomb" corresponds to the "life palace," the "year" corresponds to the "illness palace," and the "prosperity" corresponds to the "wealth palace." These three areas are the main aspects of a person's life and the foundation of their life and death, so they should be the primary focus when examining. Rule five. Sudden changes in complexion, alternating between bright and dark, or between bright and open, are not auspicious signs. It is explained that the complexion should remain steady in one color, not too bright, and not frequently changing. Even if it suddenly becomes bright, it may not necessarily be a blessing, but rather a potential misfortune later. Therefore, when dark colors just begin to brighten, how can we immediately conclude it is a blessing?

6、五色俱全，名為雜花。解曰：凡色只宜二宜三，還看生扶剋制。如紅色少，得春色不忌；黃色少，得紅色光利。犯生者好，犯克者凶。五色俱全，滿面亂發，為雜花，若不立事，不發財，一起創，即破敗也。書云：青黃不忌赤白，橫於滿面即主家破人離。7、色發三陽，多以得應。解曰：太陽、命門、準頭三處為面上三陽，若犯色發在三陽，必應如神。又云：三陽明旺，財自天來。

Rule six. If all five colors are present, it is called "miscellaneous flowers." It is explained that the complexion on the face should only have two or three colors, and one should also check whether they are mutually generating and supporting or mutually controlling and restricting each other. For example, if there is a lack of red and it is accompanied by the green of spring (wood generates fire), it is not undesirable; if there is a lack of yellow and it is accompanied by red (fire generates earth), it is bright and auspicious. Being afflicted by mutually generating colors is good, while being afflicted by mutually controlling colors is bad. If all five colors are present and the face is disordered, it is called "miscellaneous flowers," which indicates failure in affairs, inability to gain wealth, and quick collapse in starting a business. The divination book says: originally, the colors green and yellow are not undesirable with red and white, but once they spread across the face, it indicates family ruin and separation of people. Rule seven. If the complexion appears on the three yang points, it is mostly accurate. It is explained that the sun (above the outer corner of the eye), the life gate (in front of the ear), and the tip of the nose are the three yang points on the face; if the complexion appears on these three yang points, it will be accurate like a divine oracle. It is also said: if the three yang points are bright and strong, wealth will come from heaven.

8、氣生皮內百曰方成。解曰：凡氣發於皮內，一百曰後發出為色，方應吉凶。氣好莫即言吉，氣滯勿就言凶，凡氣乃血往，氣後生色，方定吉凶，氣血最要辯明。9、一見鮮豔，久觀自散，難許發財發福。解曰：凡色一看灼灼，久看散，則喜之色亦不應驗。10、一見昏昏，久看明潤，必然福壽康健。解曰：凡氣色一見如朦，久視明潤，乃是內外膜內之色，正是根本，堅實何愁？枝紫不茂，乃發福發財之兆也。

Eighth rule. The qi appears within the skin and takes one hundred days to form. Explanation: The qi originates within the skin, and after one hundred days it emerges as color, at which point it indicates good or bad fortune. Therefore, one should not hastily judge good fortune when the qi is favorable, nor should one hastily judge bad fortune when the qi is stagnant. Qi is the movement of blood; after the qi has formed color, then the fortune is determined. It is most important to clearly distinguish between qi and blood. Ninth rule. At first glance, it appears bright and vivid, but upon prolonged observation, it disperses; such color is not auspicious for wealth or blessings. Explanation: If the color initially appears bright and lively, but upon prolonged observation disperses, then even if it is a favorable color, it will not materialize. Tenth rule. At first glance, it appears dull, but upon prolonged observation, it becomes clear and lustrous; such a person is certainly blessed with longevity and health. Explanation: If the color initially appears as if covered with a mist, but upon prolonged observation becomes clear and lustrous, this is the color emerging from within the body, which is the fundamental aspect. If the fundamental aspect is strong, why worry about the branches and leaves not flourishing? This is a sign of gaining wealth and blessings.

11、老人色嫩，刑妻克子主辛勤。解曰：凡五十外不宜色嫩，少年光浮破敗言盡，凡年少二十前後不宜光浮。12、輪廊命門暗，眉尾玄珠青，莫求名利。解曰：凡耳為外學堂，不宜暗滯，最喜鮮明。又云：文滯書難，兩眉角生青色、命門不開，到底一寒儒而已。前書云：耳白過面，朝野聞名。耳輪一暗，文散書空，必無才學之人。

Article 11. If an elderly person has overly delicate and tender complexion, it indicates that he will suffer from marital and offspring problems and will have a life of hard work. Explanation: After the age of fifty, one should not have overly delicate and tender complexion; young people with floating light on their faces are prone to misfortune and failure—those in their twenties should not have floating light on their faces. Article 12. If the outline of the ears is unclear and the 'Mingmen' area in front of the ears is dark, and the 'Xuanzhu' at the end of the eyebrows turns blue, one should not pursue fame and fortune. Explanation: The ears are called 'Outer Academy', and they should not be dark or stagnant; the best is for them to be bright and clear. It is also said that if the mind is blocked and reading is difficult, it is because the color at the end of the eyebrows turns blue and the 'Mingmen' area lacks vitality, eventually making one a poor scholar. Previous face reading books say that if the ear color is whiter than the face, one will be famous both in the court and the country; but once the ear rim becomes dark, the mind becomes scattered and reading becomes difficult, which indicates a person without talent.

13、掌心紅，指節潤，博學廣問，何愁不去登雲？解曰：凡掌心紅，指節白，乃有學堂之士，何愁不顯達登雲？14、內如白粉，外光華，雖發不過一載。解曰：凡紅色內氣如枯骨白粉者，外面鮮明，雖發不過一載，必俱貧窮。15、內色血貫，外如朦，逐著一春。解曰：此論內氣雖足，外色不開，待一載，自血足氣狀必開矣，表裡通明，光明自然，福祿俱全。

Article thirteen. Those with red palms and moist finger joints are learned and inquisitive; how can they not rise straight to the clouds? Explanation: Those with red palms and white finger joints possess the appearance of scholars, how can they not achieve success and rise high? Article fourteen. Those whose inner part is as white as powdered bone yet whose outer part shines brightly, will rise no more than a year. Explanation: Though the red color is present, the inner energy is like powdered bone, and though the outer part is bright, their rise will not last more than a year, and they will remain poor. Article fifteen. Those whose inner part is filled with blood color yet whose outer part appears misty will take a whole spring to rise. Explanation: This describes those whose inner energy is sufficient but whose outer color has not yet opened; they will take a year for the blood to be full and the energy strong, at which time both inside and outside will be clear and bright, and they will have complete blessings and honors.

16、氣足色足神不足，難言福祿。解曰：凡氣色乃神之苗，神若不壯，雖氣色亦不發，雖發達難許長壽。少年發達神、氣、色，老年興旺血、皮、潤、神、氣、色諸者全方為有用。凡老相只宜血壯，其頭皮俱和潤，方言興旺，若皮枯血弱，則死。17、大概氣觀一體。解曰：凡氣色發自頭、面、四肢、身、腰、背、腹，若一處不壯，即不長也，不看各宮。18、精細色看分毫。解曰：凡色只看各宮，要成分毫，亦成有用。如大者多有不應。

Article 16. If there is sufficient qi, sufficient color, but insufficient spirit, then there is no talk of blessings and honors. Explanation: Qi and color are the manifestations of spirit; if the spirit is not strong, even if there is qi and color, they cannot be fully expressed. Even if they do manifest, it is difficult to expect longevity. In youth, success depends on spirit, qi, and color; in old age, prosperity requires blood, skin, moisture, and also spirit, qi, and color. The appearance of old age is only suitable when the blood and qi are strong, and the scalp and skin are moist; only then can prosperity be considered. If the skin is dry and the blood is weak, death is inevitable. Article 17. When observing "qi," one must look at the whole body. Explanation: Qi and color originate from the head, face, limbs, body, waist, back, and abdomen; if any one of these areas is not strong, the qi cannot last long. This is not determined by looking at each section separately. Article 18. When observing "color," one must be meticulous to the finest detail. Explanation: Color should be examined section by section, and only when observed in the finest detail is it useful. If the color is too large in area, it often does not indicate an accurate outcome.

19、雙顴紅噴，四庫光明，家財曰進。解曰：此論氣色。顴骨紅潤，天倉、地庫光明，財源漸進。太興可知歌云：雙顴噴火眼如星，此之謂也。20、五星得體色，顯達雲程。解曰：耳為金木二星，宜明，白潤如玉；額為火星，宜紅潤；口為水星，宜白亮，唇要紅明；鼻為土星，宜黃瑩明潤，此謂五星，得體色，如此氣色上，何愁不旺？功名商賈自然獲利也。

Nineteenth rule. If both cheekbones glow red and the four repositories (Heavenly Granary and Earthly Repository) shine brightly, family wealth increases day by day. Explanation: This refers to the complexion. If the cheekbones are red and lustrous, and the Heavenly Granary and Earthly Repository are bright, then the source of wealth gradually comes in, and prosperity is evident. The rhyme says, "Double cheekbones emit fiery light like stars," which describes this. Twentieth rule. If the five planets each display their true colors, one will achieve success and rise to prominence. Explanation: The ears are considered the "Jupiter" and "Saturn," which should be clear, white, and smooth like jade; the forehead is the "Mars," which should be red and lustrous; the mouth is the "Saturn," which should be white and bright with red lips; the nose is the "Jupiter," which should be yellow and shiny. This is called the five planets each displaying their true colors. With such a complexion, how can one not prosper? Those seeking official positions or engaged in business will naturally gain benefits.

21、四正見黃光，何愁不發？解曰：四正，乃印、準、雙顴。如黃明，主興家計，立根基，創田莊之兆。22、六位若暗者消，明黃者積。解曰：六位乃三陽三陰，眼上又名龍宮，忌青暗，喜黃明，忌枯乾，喜紅潤。古云：龍宮枯陷，兒女無緣，正此謂也。23、六府昏昏慘黑，一載身亡。解曰：六府乃天倉、地庫、雙顴，昏昏而暗，唇若慘黑，乃氣不足，血已枯，何能得生耳？

Twenty-first. When the "Four Pillars" emit a yellow glow, there is no need to worry about prosperity. Explanation: The "Four Pillars" refer to the forehead, the bridge of the nose, and the left and right cheekbones. If these four areas are yellow and bright, it indicates the establishment of a family business, laying a foundation, and acquiring land. Twenty-second. When the "Six Positions" are dark, the family's resources are consumed; when they are yellow and bright, the family's resources accumulate. Explanation: The "Six Positions" refer to the three yang and three yin areas around the eyes, and the area above the eyes is called the "Dragon Palace," which should avoid being dark and greenish and should prefer being yellow and bright; it should avoid being dry and withered and should prefer being red and moist. An old saying states, "A dry and sunken Dragon Palace means no descendants," which refers precisely to this. Twenty-third. If the "Six Organs" are dull and dark, death will occur within a year. Explanation: The "Six Organs" refer to the two Heavenly Granaries and the two Earthly Treasuries, as well as the two cheekbones; if these areas are dark and the lips are dark and dull, it indicates that the vital energy is insufficient and the blood is exhausted, how can one survive?

24、耳輪黑，準頭赤，怕逢春季。解曰：耳黑枯，氣血不足，準赤如泥，血不潤，若是春天見此氣色，必死。25、白色忌如粉，赤色忌如珠。解曰：二色最忌鮮明，若如粉如珠，傾家喪命，刑傷必死。26、曰月角忌青白黑暗。解曰：此乃父母宮，最忌此色，俱應父母死色。只喜黃明，白主刑傷，黑主大病，赤有刑，青暗主災病。

Article 24. If the earlobe is black and the hair on the nose is red, one is most afraid of encountering spring. Explanation: A black and dry earlobe indicates insufficient qi and blood, while a red and dark nose resembles mud, indicating that the blood is not nourishing. If such complexion appears in spring, death is certain. Article 25. White color is to be avoided if it is as white as powdered flour, and red color is to be avoided if it is as red as a ruby. Explanation: These two colors are most undesirable when overly bright. Once the complexion is as white as powdered flour or as red as a ruby, the family will be ruined, and there will be injuries leading to death. Article 26. The area above the forehead, specifically the 'sun angles' and 'moon angles', should not be of green, white, black, or dark color. Explanation: This area is the 'parents' palace', which most dislikes these colors, as they are associated with the death of parents. Here, only yellow and bright color is favorable. White hair indicates injuries, black hair indicates serious illness, red hair indicates calamity and misfortune, and green or dark color indicates disease and disaster.

27、山根喜紅白黃明。解曰：此乃根基故名山根，喜白亮紅黃明潤，不主破敗，暗滯青赤、枯乾，乃大破敗，飄流之色。29、羅計內宜白潤，怕見煙朦。解曰：凡眉內氣色宜明潤，忌暗滯煙朦。30、天倉最忌暗慘，地庫暗滯不妨。天倉宜黃明，忌赤暗，地庫赤暗不妨，春夏發不妙，秋冬方可。

Article 27. The mountain root prefers red, white, and yellow tones that are bright. Explanation: This refers to the root of the face, hence called "mountain root"; it likes white brightness, redness, and yellow clarity. If these colors are present, it does not indicate ruin. If the color is dark and stagnant, or appears blue or red, or is dry and withered, then it indicates great ruin and wandering. Note: The original text is missing Article 28, jumping directly to Article 29, which is likely a missing article. Article 29. Within the two eyebrows (Ruo Hou and Ji Du), a white and moist color is favorable, while a hazy, mist-like color is to be avoided. Explanation: The color within the eyebrows should be bright and moist, and dark and stagnant colors like mist are to be avoided. Article 30. "Heavenly Granary" most dislikes dark and gloomy colors, while "Earth Store" being dark and stagnant is not so bad. "Heavenly Granary" should be yellow and bright, and should avoid red and darkness; "Earth Store" showing red and darkness is not so bad, but if it appears in spring and summer, it is not good, while in autumn and winter it is acceptable.

31、邊地玄壁，色如珠黑，忌飛災橫禍。解曰：邊地上不宜赤如珠，黑如墨，黃如泥，朦如煙，此數者俱大凶色也。32、邊地明，口角明亦主不死。解曰：前言口角青主死，若邊地明還須有救，邊地暗必死無。33、黃色發內，若無紅，反為不妙。解曰：黃色必須要有紅色應方好，若黃不獨見，亦不妙。

Article 31. When "border area" and "dark wall" appear as black pearls, one should beware of sudden misfortunes. It is explained that the border area should not be red like cinnabar, black like ink, yellow like mud, or hazy like smoke; these are all signs of great misfortune. Article 32. If the border area is bright and the corners of the mouth are also bright, it still indicates survival. It is explained that previously it was said that if the corners of the mouth turn blue, it signifies death; but if the border area is bright, there is still a chance of survival; if the border area is also dark, then death is certain. Article 33. If yellow appears inside, but there is no red to match, it is not good. It is explained that yellow must be accompanied by red; if there is only yellow alone, it is not considered favorable.

34、青色多內若有黃，憂中反得財喜。凡青色不過憂愁之色，內若黃明，憂中變喜，反為吉兆。35、紅黃發外，內不應，難言吉兆。解曰：凡色要內應方好，內不應為虛色，反為耗散之色，亦不吉。36、井灶土色亮而雖暗，家道終興。解曰：井灶，乃庫門，又名金甲二匱。若明潤，主家道興隆，雖滿面不開，此二處潤，亦為上。士看天倉，庶民看井灶，相中訣法不可不依。

Article 34. If the color is green but has a yellowish tinge inside, it indicates worry turning into gain and happiness. Green is usually a color of worry, but if there is a bright yellow underneath, the worry turns into joy, and it becomes a favorable omen. Article 35. If the red and yellow colors only appear on the surface without corresponding colors inside, it is not a favorable omen. Explanation: The complexion should have internal correspondence; if there is no internal correspondence, it is a hollow color, which becomes a dissipating color and is not favorable. Article 36. If the areas beside the nostrils, called 'well and stove', show a yellowish earth color, even if it is slightly dark but has a bright appearance, the family fortune will eventually flourish. Explanation: The well and stove are also called the 'storehouse gate', and are also known as 'Jin Jia Er Kui'. If these areas are bright and moist, it indicates family prosperity; even if the whole face lacks a good complexion, as long as these two areas are moist, it is considered excellent. Scholars and officials should look at the Heavenly Granary, while common people should look at the well and stove—this principle in physiognomy must be followed.

37、白睛眸子光彩貫色，雖面有死色，亦不為害。解曰：黑睛為眸子，白有為白睛，最要色貫，不宜色滯。38、一二三四五六七，看左耳金星，輪廊宜赤不宜青。解曰：凡耳輪不宜暗，無病耳輪赤，有疾年壽昏。39、八九十十一十二十三十四，看右耳木星，輪廊氣色宜潤宜紅。解曰：凡小兒只看命宮、雙耳前後為主，其珠明秀，少年身重名高，十五前後看耳珠，紅者早發，白者淹留，黑者損壽。

Article 37. If the white of the eye and the bright color of the black pupil are connected and the complexion is harmonious, even if there is a deathly color all over the face, it will not be harmful. Explanation: The black part is called "mouzi" (pupil), and the white part is called "baiqing" (sclera). The most important thing is that the color and energy flow smoothly; it should not be dull or dark. Article 38. For the years from one to seven, look at the left ear's "Jingxing" (Venus). The ear should show a red color and not turn blue. Explanation: The ear should not be dull; healthy people have a red ear, while sick people have a dull color on the ear and the areas corresponding to age and longevity. Article 39. For the years from eight to fourteen, look at the right ear's "Muxing" (Jupiter). The color and energy of the ear should be moist and red. Explanation: When looking at a child, focus mainly on the "Minggong" (Destiny Palace) and the front and back of both ears. If the ear珠 (earlobe) is bright, clean, and moist, the child will have high status and reputation in youth. Around fifteen years old, observe the earlobe: red indicates early success, white indicates stagnation and difficulty in progress, and black indicates loss of longevity.

40、紅現正額連髮際，二八前早其有身名。解曰：十五火星主運，十六天中主運，此處紅如火明，必主美兆，若黑暗者定主少年不利。41、曰月角不宜昏暗，最喜黃明。解曰：十七十八主運，若暗主刑傷父母，明者父母俱全。42、輔骨驛馬共天庭，切忌昏沉。此三處連一宮，宜紅瑩，昏沉者途遭大難。少主災殃。十九、二十、二十一三年主事。此地觀之極驗，非獨三年，一世可定，凡五品以上俱看驛馬輔骨，以定吉凶。

Article forty. Red color now appears directly along the hairline. Before the age of sixteen (twenty-eight), there is already a sign of fame and status. Explanation: At fifteen, one is in the "Mars" period, and at sixteen, in the "Heaven's Center" period; here the redness is as bright as fire, which is certainly a good omen; if dark, it indicates misfortune in youth. Article forty-one. The "Sun Angle" and "Moon Angle" should not be dark; yellow brightness is most favorable. Explanation: At seventeen and eighteen, one is in this period; darkness indicates punishment or harm to parents, while brightness indicates both parents being alive. Article forty-two. The auxiliary bone, post horse, and forehead should not be dull. These three areas form a single palace, which should be red, smooth, and bright; dullness indicates great danger on the road, and for young people, it signifies calamity. The years nineteen, twenty, and twenty-one are governed by this area. This area is very accurate; it not only governs these three years, but can also determine one's fate throughout life. Officials of rank five or higher determine their fortune and misfortune based on the post horse and auxiliary bone.

43、司空正額連少府，俱要光明。二十一主此部位，一世不宜發青赤，忌夏季災。44、地郊外忌紅忌赤，為災。此位紅輕為防，紅重恐變成赤色不好，青滯不好，一世不宜赤，非二十三四不主此限。45、冢墓丘陵青暗不足為害，紅赤定為殃。此二部部位原屬青暗，故取為冢墓丘陵，故青不妨，只忌重紅深赤。二十六、七至此應立。

Article 43. "The position of the Minister of Works" on the forehead, connected with "the Office of the Lesser Treasury," should both be bright. At the age of twenty-one, when reaching this area, one should never have a bluish or reddish color here for the rest of their life, especially avoiding it in summer, which may bring disaster. Article 44. "The outer fields" position should avoid red and reddish colors; seeing such colors is considered a disaster. A light red color here requires vigilance, while a heavy red color may turn into a deep red, which is even worse. A dark blue color is also not good. One should never have a reddish color here for their whole life, but it is only at the age of twenty-three or twenty-four that this area is reached. Article 45. "The tomb" and "the hill" positions are not harmful if they are dark blue; instead, red or reddish colors are definitely harmful. These two areas are naturally supposed to have a dark blue color, so they are named "tomb" and "hill." A blue color is acceptable, but a deep red or intense red is to be avoided. These areas are reached at the age of twenty-six or twenty-seven, and the prediction will be fulfilled.

46、印堂乃火位，宜黃紫亮，忌赤暗黑青。此火宮要紅明，不宜昏暗，二十八交此，為初限，可管十三年事。47、林木左右取山林，宜季亮黃明。林木要季看髮際，一沉一濁災立至。二十九、三十內主此，若此處色黑，主有憂驚之難，色暗者不宜陸路出行。

Article 46. The area of the forehead is the fire position, which should be yellowish-purple and bright, and should avoid red, dark, black, and blue. This fire area should be red and bright, not dark. At the age of twenty-eight, one enters this area, which is called the "initial period," and it governs matters for thirteen years. Article 47. "Forest trees" are on the left and right sides of the forehead, referred to as "mountain and forest." They should be bright and yellowish in accordance with the seasons. When observing the forest trees, one should check according to the hairline and the season; once they become stagnant and turbid, disaster will arrive immediately. At the ages of twenty-nine and thirty, one reaches this area. If the color is black, it indicates trouble and worry; if the color is dark, one should avoid traveling by land.

48、雙眉色宜紅、紫、白亮，不宜如點如珠。凡眉內紅紫貫者主有大權，極白亮者亨通。白如點珠者主兄弟服孝，或兄弟之妻應之。三十一至三十四止，非惟四年，一世要羅計明亮。凡文臣武職俱在此處定吉凶。49、少陽三十，少陰四十，太陽三十五，太陰三十六之位，獨嫌枯暗，只喜樂瑩光明。此二處俱要紅紫為上色，光瑩為中色，明白為平色，青黑暗滯萬事破敗，枯者命亦有虧，此處龍宮，最忌枯暗，宜紅潤。

Article 48. The color of the eyebrows should be red, purple, or white and bright, and should not gather into points or pearls. If there is a red or purple glow in the eyebrows, it indicates holding great power; if extremely white and bright, it signifies smooth success in all affairs; if white like small pearls, it suggests death or mourning of brothers, or misfortune involving the wife of a brother. This applies from the age of thirty-one to thirty-four; however, it is not only these four years, but throughout one's entire life, the eyebrows (Luo Hou Ji Du) should remain bright. The fortune of civil and military officials is determined here. Article 49. The area around the outer corners of the eyes, which corresponds to 'Shao Yang' at thirty, 'Shao Yin' at forty, 'Tai Yang' at thirty-five, and 'Tai Yin' at thirty-six, most dislikes being dry and dark, and prefers to be bright and lustrous. In these areas, red and purple are the best colors, bright and lustrous are the middle colors, and clear and plain are the average colors; if the color is dark, dull, or stagnant, it leads to failure in all affairs, and if dry and withered, it may even cause loss of life. This area is called 'Long Palace', which most dislikes dryness and darkness, and prefers a red and moist appearance.

50、月孛紫氣乃為山根，怕黑怕枯，忌白色如粉。四十一、二主事。此位氣色嫌青黑枯，白要明，四十一入，為中限，管事十三年。51、蠶位共淚堂大不相同，臥蠶下乃淚堂，再下為陰德宮、龍宮，即三陽也。雙目下一條高弦為臥蠶，又名男女宮。色宜黃明，若發紫，主少年之兆，黑暗克子之期。淚堂又名陽德宮，屬腎經，故長有青色不為害，不為忌，獨臥蠶忌黑忌青。

Article 50. The area around where "Moon孛" and "Purple Qi" are located is afraid of darkness and dryness, and dislikes the color white like powder. This area is responsible for matters at the ages of 41 and 42. The color of this area should not be green, black, or dry; if the hair turns white, it should be bright white. At the age of 41, this is called "middle limit," and it governs matters for thirteen years. Article 51. "Wòcán" and "Lèi táng" are very different: "Wòcán" is below "Lèi táng," and below that is "Yīn dé gōng," "Lóng gōng," which is also called the "three yang." The high line below both eyes is called "Wòcán," also known as "nán nǚ gōng." The color should be yellow and bright; if it turns purple, it indicates a sign of early success. If it is dark, it indicates the time when children are harmed. "Lèi táng" is also called "Yáng dé gōng," belonging to the kidney meridian, so it often appears green and is not harmful or considered a taboo. However, "Wòcán" should not be black or green.

52、年壽又名疾厄，忌紅赤青黑，必有災星。四十四、五主處。疾厄宮明潤無病，犯前色必有災星，若病人色開，方和病好。53、雙顴少宜火色，老要黃明。凡肉有骨之應乃顴也，要紅明，以肉無骨之處，乃虛位，少紅明、老青暗，壽必盛矣。少年血旺，宜血明，老來血少，不得紅明，宜黃潤。正面不管事，其餘一身上下俱管事。

Article 52. "Year position" and "Longevity position," also called "Disease and Misfortune Palace," should avoid red, crimson, green, and black colors. If these colors appear, there will be ill omens. At the ages of 44 and 45, this position comes into effect. If the color in the Disease and Misfortune Palace is bright and clear, there will be no illness. If the aforementioned colors appear, there will be ill omens. If a patient's color in this area improves, their illness will recover. Article 53. The areas around the cheeks in youth should have a red (fire) color. In old age, they should be yellow and bright. The cheeks are flesh supported by bone structure, so they should be red and bright. Those areas without bone support are empty spaces and are not considered. If in youth the cheeks are red and bright, and in old age they are not dark green, longevity will be long. In youth, blood and qi are strong, so bright red color is suitable. In old age, blood is less, and if red color is not present, yellow and bright color is suitable. This rule is not very important when viewed directly, but it applies to all parts of the body.

54、準頭雙井灶只要明潤，諸色不宜。四十八、九，五十主事。紅者不妙，青黑主死，赤主散財，黃色宜明方好，滯暗也要生災，故土星忌火、忌木、忌水為災。55、人中邊連法令，並食祿二庫之所，不可鹿豪。人中五十一，仙庫五十二、三，食倉五十四，祿倉五十五，法令五十六、七。唇上人中邊為仙庫，平口角，再外之倉為食祿二倉，再外為法令，此乃水星，切忌鹿豪，最宜明潤，若白色成點亦不利，黃色發出，老人主病，少年不妨，中年不利，五十四交庫為暮限，管十三年事。

Article 54. The nose and its two nostrils (well and stove) should be bright and moist; other colors are not suitable. At the ages of 48, 49, and 50, these areas are responsible for matters. If they turn red, it is not good; if they are dark blue-black, it indicates death; if they are red, it signifies loss of wealth; if they are yellow, they should be bright; if they are dull and dark, it brings disaster. Therefore, the nose (earth star) should avoid fire (red), wood (green), and water (black); if these appear, it brings calamity. Article 55. The sides of the philtrum are connected to the 'legal lines' (law lines), as well as the 'food warehouse' and 'salary warehouse' two storages. There should be no messy hairs. In the flow of years: the philtrum is at 51 years old, the 'immortal warehouse' at 52 and 53 years old, the 'food warehouse' at 54 years old, the 'salary warehouse' at 55 years old, and the 'legal lines' at 56 and 57 years old. The area above the philtrum on both sides is called the 'immortal warehouse', and the area beyond the corners of the mouth is the 'food warehouse' and 'salary warehouse', and beyond that is the 'legal lines'. This area belongs to the water star; it is strictly forbidden to have messy hairs, and it is most suitable to be bright and moist. If white appears as dots, it is not favorable; if yellow appears, it indicates illness for the elderly, but is not harmful for the young, and is unfavorable for middle age. At the age of 54, one enters the warehouse position, which is called the 'evening limit', and it governs matters for thirteen years.

56、騰蛇內紅紫為福，白為災。此看騰蛇內深紋氣色，凡老年人俱有此紋內，若紅紫血壯，為福為壽，青黑，為疾為災，此氣色只宜紋內深處看，不在紋外看，紋外宜黃明白亮，凡紋內俱宜紋紫黑白，無妨。57、歸來虎耳兼奴僕，名為下庫，黃暗何妨？五十八、九主此。三處為兩邊下庫，若發暗色亦不為忌。

Article 56. If the "Tengshe" mark shows red and purple, it signifies good fortune; if it shows white, it indicates misfortune. This refers to the color within the deeper part of the "Tengshe" mark. Elderly people usually have this mark. If the color inside the mark is red and purple with strong vitality, it indicates good fortune and longevity; if it is dark blue or black, it indicates illness or misfortune. These colors should be observed within the mark, not on its surface; the surface of the mark should be yellow, bright, and clear, while the inside may have purple, black, or white without being problematic. Article 57. The "Guilai," "Huer," and "Nubu" marks together are called "Xiaoku." If these areas appear yellow or dark, is there any harm? At the ages of 58 and 59, one reaches this stage. These three areas are the lower ground storages on both sides; even if they appear dark, it is not considered an omen of bad fortune.

58、水星唇內忌暗黑青，六十主此。凡水星不拘老幼，宜明宜紅宜紫，女人忌白色，男子忌青赤。59、承漿內色若黑者死，白者生，黃者死，青者病，六十一主此。承漿內五十前後宜白宜紅，若少年發出黑色，主投水而死。60、地閣兩邊為地庫，白光一色，家道方興，六十二、三主此。地閣兩邊為地庫，只要白色為妙，不拘老少，黑暗為災。

Article 58. The area around the mouth (associated with the water star) should avoid dark, black, or blue colors. At the age of sixty, this area is reached. The water star is favorable when it appears bright, red, or purple, regardless of age. For women, white is to be avoided; for men, green and red are to be avoided. Article 59. Within the area of 'Chengjiang' (the depression below the lower lip), if the color is black, death is indicated; if white, survival; if yellow, death; if blue, illness. At the age of sixty-one, this area is reached. Within Chengjiang, at the age of fifty, a white or red color is favorable. If a young person has black color here, it indicates drowning and death. Article 60. The areas on both sides of the lower jaw are called 'Diku'. If a bright white light appears here, the family fortune begins to rise. At the ages of sixty-two and sixty-three, this area is reached. The areas on both sides of Diku should ideally show white color, regardless of age; if black or dark, it indicates misfortune.

61、陂池鵝鴨兼金縷，乃子亥二宮，居水位，白如珠玉為祥，==在陂地，六十五在鵝鴨，六十六、七在金縷，此子亥二宮色宜白。有二樣看法，若發出來玉，如珠有彩有光為妙，白如枯骨為災，死必至矣。62、正中為地閣，宜白宜紅，黑色發為災星立至，六十八、九，七十主此。此地閣宜白色為好，如紅色主大不好，黑色一至，即死無疑。

Article 61. "Bai Chi", "Ge Ya", and "Jin Lu" belong to the Zi and Hai palaces, which are located in the water position. A white color resembling pearls and jade is considered auspicious. In the year of the 64th age, it is in "Bai Chi"; in the year of the 65th age, it is in "Ge Ya"; in the years of 66 and 67, it is in "Jin Lu". The Zi and Hai palaces favor a white color, but there are two interpretations: if the white color appears like jade or pearls, with color and brightness, it is most favorable; if the white color resembles dry bones, it indicates disaster and certain death. Article 62. The middle of the lower jaw is called "Di Ge", which should be white or red; if it turns black, the evil star arrives immediately. In the years of 68, 69, and 70, this area is examined. "Di Ge" is best white; if it turns red, it is very bad; if it turns black, death is certain.

63、頌堂之色，老欲潤，忌枯乾，少嫌水黑，七十一至此管事。用舌舐得著處為頌堂，舐不著處為子亥二宮，色宜潤，怕枯。

Rule 63: The color of the "Song Tang" area, for the elderly, should be moist and lustrous, and should avoid being dry and withered; for the young, it is undesirable to show a blackish water color. This rule applies when reaching the age of seventy-one. The area that can be touched with the tongue is the Song Tang, while the areas that cannot be touched with the tongue are the Zi and Hai palaces. The color here should be moist and lustrous, and should avoid being dry and withered.

64、奴僕宮，七十二、三前已論過；子丑位七十六、七亦依前法；腮骨邊七十四、五，發黑色不宜魚鳥容，若通二位，黃明現，水路得財；酒池、命門、玄壁暗，戒花、戒酒；吊庭、郊外青，路雖紅潤，何愁千里之程？青帶黑滯，年壽晴，老莫言生；已臺俱要紅活，六府切忌有青氣色得配，可行千里，如不得配，豈乎安心？

Article 64: The "Servant's Palace" governs the ages of 72 and 73, which have already been discussed earlier; the positions of Zi and Chou govern the ages of 76 and 77, which should also be viewed according to the previous method. The area beside the cheekbones governs the ages of 74 and 75; if this area turns black, it is not favorable, and if it appears like a fish or a bird, it is even worse. If these two areas are connected and show a bright yellow color, one may gain wealth through water-related paths. If "Wine Pool," "Life Gate," and "Xuan Bi" appear dark, one should avoid female relations and drinking alcohol. If "Diao Ting" and "Jiao Wai" show a green color, even if the complexion is red and bright on the road, it is difficult to say the journey will be smooth; conversely, if the complexion is bright without green, a journey of thousands of miles is not worth worrying about. If green is mixed with black and appears stagnant, but the year and longevity areas are clear, the elderly should not expect to live long. The areas of "Si Tai" should all be red and lively, while the "Six Organs" must not show green. If the complexion matches in all areas, one can travel a thousand miles; if they do not match, how can one feel at ease on the journey?

解曰：春季青龍得位，夏宜朱雀當官，秋來白虎喜發，冬內玄武要旺。勾陳若居戊土，財盈祿旺，萬事亨通；騰蛇兮發來四庫，曰月有增榮；丙丁色要現居離位到坎宮，祿有千鍾；甲乙兮生申及酉，田圓破敗，妻子遭到刑；壬癸色若到離宮出現，六親刑剋；自己屯遭曰月勞神，只為朱雀作亂；時時費力，位因玄武成形；愁困怨貧，可恨青龍橫於滿面；資用積聚，天倉妙用。

The explanation says: In spring, which belongs to wood, the Azure Dragon (blue) is in position; in summer, which belongs to fire, the Vermilion Bird (red) is in command; in autumn, which belongs to metal, the White Tiger (white) is favorable; in winter, which belongs to water, the Black Tortoise (black) is strong. Gou Chen belongs to Wu earth, and if its color appears on the nose (earth position), it indicates wealth and prosperity, and all affairs go smoothly; if the energy of Teng She (law and punishment mark) appears in the four repositories, the eyes (sun and moon) will also become radiant. The color of Bing and Ding fire naturally resides on the forehead (fire position), but if it moves to the lower jaw (water position), it indicates a salary of a thousand measures; if the color of Jia and Yi wood appears in the Sheng You metal positions (metal overcoming wood), it indicates the destruction of fields and land and punishment for the wife and children; if the color of Ren and Gui water appears in the Li palace (water and fire conflicting), it indicates conflicts among the six relations. If one faces difficulties and the eyes are troubled, it is due to the disorder caused by the Vermilion Bird's color; if one constantly exerts effort without results, it is because the Black Tortoise's color has formed. If one is troubled, complains, and is poor, it is because the Azure Dragon's color spreads across the face; if one can accumulate wealth, it is entirely due to the subtle use of the Heavenly Granary's color.

勾陳白虎來於金甲，家資滿足，奴僕成群；青龍來到命門，人離家破，疾病纏身；一長百，百長千，只為丙丁應於膜內；家內漸富漸祿，皆因戊巳起於三陽；水色少，金色重，方為有用；金色弱，土色重，方可成功；財若聚色在三陽，隱隱色若散，財去似水滔滔；欲求名，三臺還須火色；欲求利，黃色偏宜準共三陽。

Gou Chen (yellow) and Bai Hu (white) colors are now appearing on the nose area 'Jin Jia', indicating wealth and many servants; Qing Long (green) color has reached the ear area 'Ming Men', indicating the master leaving home, suffering from illness. Wealth increases from one to ten, from ten to a hundred, because the red color of Bing and Ding is present within the skin; the family gradually becomes wealthy and official positions increase, because the yellow color of Wu and Ji appears in the eye area's three yang. A lack of water color and a heavy presence of gold color is considered useful (gold generates water); a weak gold color and a heavy presence of earth color is considered successful (earth generates gold). Wealth requires gathering, so the complexion should subtly gather in the three yang areas; once the complexion disperses, wealth will flow away like water. For fame, the 'San Tai' on the forehead should also have a red color; for profit, the yellow color is most suitable now on the 'Zhen Tou' along with the three yang areas.

少女血明，不久滿箱珠玉；婦人血旺，助夫益子；倉盈士子，木橫滿面，空弗登窗；商賈木旺天庭，枉勞雨雪風霜；小兒火色喜居雙耳，將軍泉水宜到眸中；四肢獨見青暗，若有火色，財祿無窮；問壽無須唇口角，問功名羅計黃明；求財祿要準頭為主，問經營四庫雙顴為先；吾辯明五形根本，一須觀五色，二察神血內外四樣，看四吊宮庭明，此理萬無一失，生生剋剋變化無窮。

A young maiden with bright and moist blood color will soon have treasures filling her chest; a woman with strong vital energy can support her husband and bear healthy children. A scholar with a full Heavenly Granary will naturally achieve official rank, but if green (wood) color spreads across his face, even years of hard study will be in vain. A merchant with excessive wood energy in his forehead will find his efforts in wind, snow, rain, and frost to be futile. For a child, the color of fire is preferred in the ears; for a general, the color of water should gather in the eyes. If the four limbs show only dark blue color but the face still has fire color, there will be endless wealth. When asking about longevity, do not look at the corners of the mouth, but when asking about official rank, check if the two eyebrows (Rolu and Jidu) are bright yellow; when seeking wealth, focus on the nose, and when asking about business, prioritize the four repositories and the two cheekbones. I have clarified the fundamental principles of the Five Phases and their formations: first, observe the five colors—green, yellow, red, white, and black; second, examine the spirit and blood from inside and outside; third, check if the four directions and palace areas are clear and bright. By following these methods, the judgment is certain, and the interactions of generation and overcoming are endless and ever-changing.

1、求利：求利看印堂，宜黃明，色在內不宜在外。紅白色宜水路；紅黃色宜陸路；空拳在外，宜色在外，不宜在內。謁貴求財，不宜紅，只宜黃白，俱在印堂；看近貴，還看龍宮、淚堂，若有青色，不必求之；置貨宜色暗，脫貨要色明；田土上求財，還要地庫色明；託人求利，眉犀宜明；更改求財，遇移要旺色；三光明潤，財自天來（三光者，兩天倉、太陽太陰、印堂準頭目不足也）。

First, seeking profit. To seek wealth, look at the印堂, which should be yellow and bright, with the color hidden within the skin rather than floating on the surface. If the color is red or white, it is suitable to travel by water; if it is red or yellow, it is suitable to travel by land. If one is engaged in business with no capital, the color should be floating on the surface rather than hidden inside. When visiting a nobleman to seek wealth, red color should not be present; only yellow or white is suitable, and these should be seen in the印堂. To determine if one can get close to a nobleman, also look at the眼下 'Dragon Palace' and 'Tear Hall'; if there is green color, it is not advisable to seek wealth. When buying goods, the color should be slightly dark; when selling goods, the color should be bright. When seeking wealth through land, the地库 color should be bright; when relying on someone else to seek profit, the 'Mirexi' between the eyebrows should be bright. When changing professions to seek wealth, if there is a matter of relocation, there should be a prosperous color. If the 'Three Lights' are bright and smooth, wealth comes from heaven — old annotations say that the 'Three Lights' refer to the two Heavenly Granary, the two eyes (Sun and Moon), and the印堂 and 准头.

2、求名：入學者，命門、雙耳、印堂、山根，宜黃潤明亮，忌紅赤黑青；登科看眉宜明，耳輪宜白，命門、三陽、年壽此數處，俱宜黃白，如一處不明，亦難得中；春間看眉內、三陽俱宜紫色為應，青黃不妙；小就只看四庫，俱宜紅黃為喜，紫色大好；吏員掌心宜紅明，亦看四庫；凡求名書云：色不拘大小前程，俱要印堂官祿驛馬紅黃白潤方好，若暗滯赤青不妙。

Second, seeking fame. For those seeking to enter school, the area before the 'Mingmen' (Life Gate), both ears, and the Yintang (Forehead) and Shangu (Nose Base) should be yellowish, bright, and clear; red, crimson, black, or dark blue are to be avoided. For those aiming to pass the imperial examination, the eyebrows should be bright and the ear lobes white, while the Mingmen, the three Yang points below the eyes, and the nose bridge, year line, and longevity line should be yellow or white. If any of these areas are not clear, it is difficult to pass the examination. For the spring examination, the inner eyebrows and the three Yang points should show purple color to be auspicious; green or yellow tones are not favorable. For those seeking minor achievements, only the 'Four Reservoirs' (areas around the palms) should be considered, which should show red or yellow as favorable signs; purple is best. For those working as officials, the palms should be red and bright, and the Four Reservoirs should also be observed. The physiognomy book states that seeking official rank, regardless of the size of the position, requires the Yintang, official position palace, and Post Horse (Yi Ma) to show red, yellow, white, and be moist and lustrous; if they are dark or show red or dark blue, it is not favorable.

3、出行：凡出行只看驛馬邊地，四季俱要此處黃明，方可出路，青暗白不宜出行。若無赤色為驛馬不動，有赤色為驛馬動，不宜守，要行動方有財氣，若守，反而有疾病、口舌，故馬不宜困，動則生財；自氣為驛馬，不動難以出行，如在宮細察別宮氣色，若驛馬動，方可決升降，如驛馬不動，則不升不降。

Third, traveling. When traveling, one should only look at the area beside the forehead called 'Post Horse' and 'Border Land'. In all four seasons, this area should be yellow and bright in order to be able to move; if it is green, dark, or white, it is not suitable to travel. If there is no red color here, it is called 'Post Horse not moving'; if there is red, it is called 'Post Horse moving'. When Post Horse moves, one should not stay still but should move around in order to gain wealth; if one insists on staying at home, there may be illness and disputes. Therefore, Post Horse should not be confined; once it moves, wealth is generated. If the energy of Post Horse itself does not move, it is difficult to travel; at this time, one should carefully observe the color of other areas. When Post Horse moves, one can determine whether a person rises or falls; when Post Horse does not move, neither rising nor falling occurs.

青色重，往東南反得重利，若往西北必有災殃；單起紅色一重必作赤色，宜往東北水木之鄉。可反凶為吉，若從南方火土旺地，災必至。赤暗色重，亦可往北方或遠行方免其災厄。凡黃色不拘，諸謀為宜。在南地或火土旺月方好。水旺之方不利，故冬季忌黃色生口，乃土不宜克水，反吉還凶。白色旺在北方，死在東地，不喜南方，只宜西北。

People with a heavy blue color on their faces should go to the southeast for substantial profit, because the southeast is the land of wood and fire, where the wood energy is supported and not attacked. If they go to the northwest, where metal is strong, metal will overcome wood, leading to misfortune. If only a thin layer of intense red appears, the red must turn into a deep red, in which case it is advisable to go to the northeast, the land of water and wood, where water can control fire, turning bad luck into good. If they go to the south, where fire and earth are strong, fire will add to fire, and disaster will surely come. For those with heavy red or dark colors, they should go to the north or travel far away to avoid misfortune. Yellow belongs to earth, and regardless of what they are planning, it is suitable. It is best in the south or during months when fire and earth are strong. However, it is not favorable in areas where water is strong, so in winter, yellow appearing on the mouth (water star) is avoided, because earth should not overcome water, turning original good fortune into misfortune. White belongs to metal, which is strong in the north, weak and dying in the east, and not favored in the south (where fire overcomes metal). It is only suitable in the northwest.

求謀行動方好，凡七品以上，二三四品以下，但得印堂、驛馬、耳門一明，即得高遇喜信，若準暗、命宮赤、邊坎暗印，休官敗職。眉間紫氣現，有恩典到。七品以下，不忌暗色，只要倉庫開，命門紅潤，主有高遇；四庫一青休官立至，命宮一赤是非鼎來，井灶明潤，財祿豐盈，為官長久。

When planning affairs, movement is considered favorable. Officials of the seventh rank and above, as well as those of the second, third, and fourth ranks, will have opportunities for promotion and good news if any of the areas of the forehead, post horse, or ear gate are bright. However, if the area of the nose is dark, the life gate turns red, and the areas of the edges and the坎 position (lower jaw) along with the forehead are all dark, they will be dismissed from their posts. If purple qi appears between the eyebrows, it indicates the arrival of favor. For officials of the seventh rank and below, darkness is not to be feared; as long as the heavenly granary and earthly storehouse areas show good qi and the life gate is red, they will have opportunities for promotion. If any of the four repositories suddenly show green color, they will be dismissed immediately. If the life gate turns red, there will be disputes and troubles. If the areas around the nostrils, called 'well stove,' are bright and moist, there will be abundant wealth and a long official career.

4、公訟：是非多因赤色，管事只為青光，額暗多招牢獄，下庭明還有救星。凡見官不宜年壽、井灶赤色，及邊地青，若犯一件必有刑傷，額角青主下獄，下庫白主見官得喜，青暗黑赤俱不利，只宜黃白為喜色。目有光彩必勝，目散神枯必損。總論赤色一到，牢獄重災；久訟公庭、四庫一明即散，邊地青乃閒非纏繞傷身。

Fourth, litigation. Causing trouble often shows as a red color on the face; being controlled by the authorities is due to a blue light appearing. A dark forehead brings about imprisonment, while a bright lower part indicates a savior. If one is to go to court, the nose bridge and the area beside the nose should not show red; also, the sides of the face should not turn blue. If any of these signs appear, there will be punishment. A blue color on the temple indicates imprisonment, while a white color on the lower part signifies good news from the authorities. Red, dark, black, and blue are all unfavorable; only yellow and white are auspicious. Those with bright eyes will win the case, while those with scattered eyes and exhausted spirit will suffer. In general, the appearance of red indicates serious imprisonment. Those involved in prolonged litigation will see their case resolve immediately if the four vital areas brighten. If the sides turn blue, it means being entangled in trivial disputes that harm others.

5、婚姻：凡閨女滿面瑩玉，年內大遂心志，命宮紫色，貴；準若自明，主得貴人為夫；女出嫁時若紫色生印堂，乃旺夫生子，福壽之人；色明潤為中色，不旺夫不益子；白色滿面為敗色，嫁即刑傷；臨期出嫁，氣色可定一生貴賤，若色多暗滯，三句方配夫君。

Fifth, marriage. A maiden whose face is bright and smooth like jade will have her wishes fulfilled within a year. If her命宫 (the area around the eyebrows) shows a purple color, it indicates she will be favored by noblemen. If her nose is naturally bright, she will marry a nobleman. When a woman is about to get married and her印堂 (the area around the eyebrows) shows a purple color, she will be a wife who brings fortune and children, and she will live a long and prosperous life. If her complexion is only bright and smooth, it is considered average, neither bringing fortune to her husband nor benefiting her children. If her face is fully white, it is a bad omen, and she will suffer injuries after marriage. The complexion at the time of marriage can predict her life's status. If her complexion is dark and stagnant, she will need three months (three weeks) before she can find a husband.

6、妻妾：奸門魚尾乃妻妾宮，左乃妻宮，右乃妾位。若妻宮紅黃明潤，臨期多得妻財，黑者成而復破，暗者難成費力。色宜在外，取妾看右邊魚尾明潤，暗內生明黃，印得紫，則招美妾而又賢能。凡妻妾宮，明中生暗妻強妾弱，暗內生明妾盛於妻；奸門長暗，子當庶出，色若新開，可損美妾。凡娶妻妾，宜命宮紅紫赤成。

Sixth, wife and concubine. The eye tail areas of the 「Jianmen」 and 「Yuwai」 are the wife and concubine palace. The left side is the wife's palace, and the right side is the concubine's position. If the wife's palace shows bright red or yellow, it indicates that the wife's family will give more wealth upon marriage. If the color is black, the marriage may be broken after it is concluded. If the color is dull, the marriage will be difficult to achieve and will require much effort. The color should appear on the surface. To take a concubine, look at whether the right 「Yuwai」 is bright. If it is dark but shows a hint of bright yellow, and the 「Yingtang」 area has purple light, it indicates the concubine will be both beautiful and virtuous. If the wife and concubine palace shows brightness from the middle to darkness, it means the wife is strong and the concubine is weak. If it shows darkness turning to brightness, it means the concubine is more prominent than the wife. If the 「Jianmen」 remains dark for a long time, the son will be from a concubine. If the color appears recently, it may harm the beauty of the concubine. In general, when taking a wife or a concubine, the destiny palace should show red or purple color to be successful.

7、父母病：父母看曰月角，暗重一明即死，暗輕一明即愈。白如點雪即死，黑若煙蒙父傷身，遂有損，氣來紅潤，旬曰災經。曰角還昌，月角青暗，主母病重，白赤色必刑傷，紅輕紫重母方安，明潤不滯母無病。8、兄弟病：眉內多赤色，白如粟米，黃若白麝，必刑手足；準頭土有一點白光，必主兄弟孝服；鬢內生暗色，亦主手足刑傷。

Seventh, the illness of parents. Parents are judged by the appearance of the "day angle" and "moon angle" on the forehead: if the color is dark and suddenly brightens, it indicates death; if the color is light and gradually brightens, it indicates recovery. If the color is white like falling snow, it indicates death; if the color is black like smoke covering, the father will suffer injury. If the complexion turns red and healthy, the illness will pass within ten days. If the day angle remains bright while the moon angle is dark and dull, it indicates the mother is seriously ill; if white or red appears, there will be injury. If the red is light and purple is strong, the mother will be safe; if the complexion is bright and smooth, the mother has no illness. Eighth, the illness of brothers. If red appears frequently between the eyebrows, or if white like millet or yellow like white musk appears, there will be harm to brothers. If there is a white light on the nose (the earth star), it indicates mourning for brothers. If dark color appears inside the temples, it also indicates harm to brothers.

9、妻妾病：青暗不死，白潤不死，紅紫即愈；赤色有刑，白如枯骨即死，若臥蠶生黑色方喪，妻看左，妾看右，此法不可不依。書云：部位在魚尾，氣色在臥蠶，極驗之法。奸門雖有白色，臥蠶不黑，決不刑傷妻妾。10、子女病：子左女右，臥蠶黑主死，若臥蠶之位明潤亦不妨，枯者死，黑黃者死，青重者生。白起三陽三陰主克子。臥蠶號曰奸門，若明決不刑子，若加奸門暗必刑無疑。

Ninth, the illness of the wife and concubine. If the area near the outer corner of the eye turns dark blue, it is not fatal. If it is white and moist, it is not fatal either. If it turns red or purple, the illness is improving. If it turns red, there will be punishment or calamity. If it turns white like dry bones, it is fatal. If the flesh under the eye (the part called the 'womb' or 'swelling') turns black, the wife or concubine will die. The wife is seen on the left side, the concubine on the right. This method must not be ignored. The book of physiognomy says: the location is at the outer corner of the eye, but the color is at the flesh under the eye — this is a very accurate method. Even if the 'dishonor gate' shows white, as long as the flesh under the eye is not black, there will be no harm to the wife or concubine. Tenth, the illness of children. The son is seen on the left, the daughter on the right. If the flesh under the eye turns black, it is a sign of death. If the flesh under the eye is bright and moist, there is no problem. If it is dry and withered, it is fatal. If it is black with a yellowish tinge, it is fatal. If it is dark blue, it is actually favorable for survival. White color appearing in the three yang and three yin areas indicates that the child will be harmed. The flesh under the eye is also connected to the 'dishonor gate'. If the flesh under the eye is bright, there will be no harm to the child. But if the flesh under the eye is bright and the 'dishonor gate' is dark, then harm to the child is certain.

11、奴僕病：驛馬色暗，奴僕宮滯，自然喪盡，主不死喪亦逃他鄉。12、六畜旺：六畜之位不在部位，在邊地邊城，今屬各宮上看。黃白自旺，青黑多散，紫色因離得財，發在某宮，即應某畜，乃子、丑、寅、卯---十二宮也。獨辰宮不宜白，子宮不宜黃。此位在宮分之邊，不在宮之上。13、住宅安：在遷移、天倉、地庫看。赤防火燭，白防小人，黑有損壞，黃道妨害，獨喜明紅，住宅安穩。

Eleventh, the illness of servants. If the Post Horse shows a dark color and the Servant's Palace is dull and dark, the servant will certainly die; even if they survive, they will flee to another place. Twelfth, whether the six domestic animals are thriving. The corresponding position of the six domestic animals is not in the usual location, but in the 'border areas' and 'border cities'. Now, according to the twelve palaces, the position is determined by each palace. If the color is yellow and white, the domestic animals will thrive; if the color is green and black, the animals will scatter; if the color is purple, it indicates gaining wealth by selling animals. The color appearing in a particular palace indicates the corresponding animal, that is, Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, etc., the twelve palaces. However, the Chen palace does not like white, and the Zi palace does not like yellow. This corresponding position is located at the edge of each palace, not in the center of the palace. Thirteenth, whether the house is peaceful. Look at the 'Migration Palace', Heavenly Granary, and Earth Store. If red appears, beware of fire and candles; if white appears, beware of petty people; if black appears, the house will be damaged; if yellow appears, the road will cause trouble. Only bright red is favorable, indicating a stable house.

14、外門家宅：山根發黃色家宅吉，印堂有紫紅二色，家宅人口俱安，井灶起赤暗人口不安，龍宮四庫赤色火盜相侵，看各宮，六親亦從前法。若山根、臥蠶上青赤，小口不利，印堂、井灶若明，一宅和安。

Fourteenth, the outer gate and the family dwelling. If the mountain root shows a yellow color, it is auspicious for the family dwelling; if the imprint hall shows purple and red colors, the family members are safe and sound. If the area beside the nose, representing the well and stove, shows a dark red color, there will be unrest among the family members; if the dragon palace and the four repositories beneath the eyes show red, there may be fire and theft. The method of examining each palace is the same as before, and the fortune of the Six Relations is also determined by the same method. If the mountain root and the sleeping蚕 (caterpillar) show green and red, it is unfavorable for children; if the imprint hall and the well and stove are bright, the whole family will be harmonious and peaceful.

15、本身疾病：看病法、年、壽、三陽、三陰、命門、命宮、準頭，此數處俱赤，主大病至災；年壽三陽發白，肚腹之災；年壽赤光，膿血之災；印堂明，年壽暗，下元之疾。凡此氣色，不過主病，待色開必愈矣。凡病人天倉、地閣不暗黑，口角不發黃，必不死，若以下之色一到，即死無疑。氣色俱不明不暗，皮溝一干即死。唇青舌黑如紫肝，十病九死。病人喜唇發白，地庫光明，自有良方來救。諸色俱生，獨上喉起，一赤色或黑色暗，即死。朝發暮應，暮發朝應，掌心血明，方言有救。

The fifteenth point is about one's own illness. To diagnose illness, one should observe the "year position," "longevity position," the three yang and three yin of the eyes, the life gate before the ears, the forehead and the palace of life, and the tip of the nose. If all these areas show a red color, it indicates a serious illness or even a calamity. If the year and longevity positions and the three yang areas turn white, it signifies a disaster in the abdomen. If the year and longevity positions show a red glow, it indicates a disaster involving pus and blood. If the forehead is bright but the year and longevity positions are dark, it indicates illness in the lower abdomen (kidneys and reproductive organs). These color changes only indicate the onset of illness; once the colors improve, the illness will surely recover. If the heavenly granary and the earth's gate are not dark, and the corners of the mouth are not yellow, the patient will surely survive. However, if the signs of death appear as described, death is certain. If the colors are neither clear nor dark, and the wrinkles on the face dry up, death will occur immediately. If the lips turn blue and the tongue is black like purple liver, there is a high chance of death. The patient would rather have pale lips, as long as the earth's warehouse is bright, there will naturally be a good remedy. All these color changes still have some chance of recovery, but if a red or dark color rises from the throat upwards, death is certain. If it appears in the morning, it will manifest in the evening, and if it appears in the evening, it will manifest in the morning. Only if there is bright red color on the palm's blood area can there be a chance of survival.

16、兒童疾病：小兒骨骼未成，獨氣色為主，立應先看命門、口唇，俱有青色者，五曰內喪；俱有黃色者，三曰內亡；人中黑，休望再活；印堂赤，難許退災；天倉赤不是好色；地閣黃主死無疑；眼若散光，唇多青黑，即刻身亡；若看得生之法，命門人中白，印堂黃，天倉退赤。口唇白旬曰得生。麻豆看耳輪、耳尾、耳珠三處，宜明不宜黑暗，若頭一赤，不得全生。凡豆疹頭皮、項皮一赤，十有八九死。命門前高者為風牌，又為探口。俗云：耳空故無部位。

Sixteenth, diseases of children. Since children's bones are not yet formed, their condition is judged mainly by their complexion, and the outcome is quick to manifest. First look at the 「life gate」 before the ears and the lips: if both show a blue color, death will occur within five days; if both show yellow, death will occur within three days. If the area between the eyebrows turns black, there is no hope of survival; if the forehead turns red, it is unlikely to escape disaster; if the Heavenly Granary turns red, it is not a good omen; if the lower part of the face turns yellow, death is certain. If the eyes lack brightness and the lips are often dark and blue, death will occur immediately. If one wants to see signs of survival: if the life gate and the area between the eyebrows turn white, if the forehead turns yellow, if the redness of the Heavenly Granary fades, and if the lips turn white, the child may survive within ten days. For those with measles or rashes, look at the earlobe, the end of the ear, and the ear珠. These areas should be bright, not dark. If the face turns red suddenly, it is hard to ensure safety. Whenever the scalp or neck skin turns red during an outbreak of rashes, it is likely to be fatal. The area in front of the life gate that rises is called 「wind plate」, also called 「probe mouth」. It is said that the ear hole is hollow, so there is no fixed position there.

17、園林竹水：林墓郊外色白，種竹栽桑必獲重利。18、墳瑩風水：凡風水在林墓，中庭髮際邊看。清秀、際根齊有光，明亮白瑩，風水極好，起黃光主人破損，起清濁宜修理，起白色風水秀。19、鑑池美魚：上庫開白光，宜造養魚。20、置產：凡置房屋，要山根、遷移二處俱發黃光、紫色，方得成就，若紋赤暗，招口舌是非，亦不宜，雖成亦難為子孫之計。

Seventeenth, gardens, bamboo, and water conservancy. If the area around the forehead shows white light, planting bamboo and mulberry trees will surely bring great profits. Eighteenth, the风水 of tombs. When observing风水, focus on the area of 「Forest and Tombs」, as well as the central courtyard and the edge of the hairline. If this area is clear and elegant, with the root of the hairline neat and bright, and white and clean, the风水 is excellent. If it shines with yellow light, it indicates the tomb is damaged. If the color is unclear and unstable, repairs are needed. If it shines white, the风水 is clear and elegant. Nineteenth, ponds for fish farming. If the earth warehouse shows white light, it is suitable to dig a pond for fish farming. Twentieth, purchasing property. When buying a house, the mountain root and the 「Migration Palace」 should both show yellow or purple light, then the transaction can proceed smoothly. If there are patterns but the color is dark red, it will bring disputes and conflicts, and it is not advisable to purchase property. Even if the purchase is completed, it will be difficult to pass it on to future generations.

21、修造：在左右山林、井灶看。此四處若起黃、赤兩色，當得動土修造。明潤為吉，青暗不宜，白色下庫，起工要損人口。22、置物：凡置傢俱雜物，俱宜井灶光明，若財帛宮暗赤，主置物為官破，不吉，準頭暗灶門光，應該置物。

Twenty-first, for construction and breaking ground, look at the left and right sides for "mountains and forests" and two "wells and stoves." If these four places show yellow and red colors, it is appropriate to break ground and construct. Bright and smooth colors are auspicious, while green and dark colors are not suitable. If white appears in the underground storage area, the construction will cause harm to family members. Twenty-second, for acquiring new items. When adding furniture or miscellaneous items, it is favorable if the well and stove are bright. If the wealth palace (nose) is dark and accompanied by red, the items acquired will be damaged due to official matters, which is inauspicious. If the tip of the nose is dark but the stove mouth (nostril) is bright, then it is appropriate to acquire new items.

23、妊娠：凡婦人臨產之期，第一要命門紅紫，二要雙眼光彩，三要耳有白光，四要聲音清亮，方順而生母必喜，利益成人。第一忌命宮、天庭起暗色，二忌面多青光，耳暗如朦，三忌唇青口角暗，四忌音啞眼無光，但犯一件，即有產厄，多隻生女。凡當盆之曰，看右手中明堂內，血紅潤，必以掌心為主，若血並紅如水者，立產得男，血並白青，主產女，暗危。二色若重，恐難產，有損。黃光重，全母不全子，白光，全子，青暗青黃者，子母難全，此乃要法，不可輕洩，恐露天機，以至損壽。

Twenty-third, pregnancy. When a woman is about to give birth, the first thing to observe is whether there is a red or purple glow in the area before her ears, called the "Mingmen." The second is whether her eyes have a bright luster. The third is whether there is a white light above her ears. The fourth is whether her voice is clear and strong. If all four signs are present, the birth will be smooth, the mother will be happy, and the child will grow up healthy. The four taboos to avoid are: first, if the "Minggong" (the area between the eyebrows) and the "Tianing" (the forehead) show dark colors; second, if her whole face has a greenish glow and her ears appear dark and hazy; third, if her lips are blue and the corners of her mouth are dull; fourth, if her voice is hoarse and her eyes lack luster. If any of these signs appear, there will be difficulties in childbirth, and it is likely that the child will be female. On the day of delivery, look at the "Mingtang" (the center of the palm) on the right hand: the palm is the main focus. If the color is red and smooth, like clear water, then the birth will be smooth and the child will be male. If the color is white with a hint of green, it indicates a female child with hidden dangers. If these colors are too strong, it may lead to difficult labor and harm. If the color is yellowish, the mother is safe but the child may not be. If the color is white, the child is safe. If the color is greenish or greenish-yellow, both mother and child are in danger. This is an important method and must not be easily shared, for revealing it may cause loss of life.

24、問生子：凡人問生子.看奸門.可有白暗黑色，方定妻吉凶。妻妊看左，妾妊看右，然後看臥蠶，紅紫則為男，喜顴骨紅，亦生男，準紅印紅亦主生男，臥蠶黃者生女，依前法，某色可定某曰。書云：三陽火旺，甲乙丙丁可生男，三陰青多，庚辛壬癸應主女，奸門暗慘臥蠶青，妻遭產厄。準頭魚尾斑見子，刑妻刑父。

Twenty-fourth, asking about childbirth. When questioning about childbirth, first look at the eye tail, specifically the "Jianmen," to see if there is white, dark, or black color, in order to determine the fortune of the wife. For a wife's pregnancy, look at the left side; for a concubine's pregnancy, look at the right side. Then observe the "Wuo Can" (the flesh under the lower eyelid): if it appears red or purple, it indicates a son; if the cheekbones turn red, it also indicates a son; if the tip of the nose is red or the "Yin Tang" (the area between the eyebrows) is red, it also suggests a son. If the "Wuo Can" turns yellow, it indicates a daughter. According to the methods mentioned earlier, the colors can determine the day on which the prediction will be verified. The divination book says: if there is strong fire energy (three yang) in the area below the eyes, a son will be born on a day of Jia, Yi, Bing, or Ding; if there is more of the three yin colors (dark green), a daughter will be born on a day of Geng, Xin, Ren, or Gui. If the "Jianmen" is dark and gloomy and the "Wuo Can" is blue, the wife will suffer from childbirth difficulties. If there are spots on the tip of the nose and the outer corners of the eyes, the child will be born but there will be harm to the wife and the father.

25、入衙門：凡人入公看灶門，準頭白如水色，利見貴人，雙顴色明，貴人得喜，可興家業。耳鹿朦、準頭青暗，邊地不明，則不宜入公門。26、造船舶：在下庫邊舟車上看，若有重紋，一生利於財生水上，若赤色有火災，白黃明則有水利，井灶明赤，舟車明亮，宜造船舶。

Twenty-fifth, entering the government office to handle affairs. When entering the government office, look at the nose's 'stove door' area. If the tip of the nose is white like water, it is favorable to meet a nobleman. If both cheek areas are bright, one can gain the favor of a nobleman and prosper in business. If both ears are dull as if covered with dust, the tip of the nose is dark and bluish, and the surrounding areas are unclear, then it is not suitable to enter the government office. Twenty-sixth, building a boat. Look at the 'boat and carriage' position next to the lower earth warehouse. If there are overlapping patterns, one's wealth and fortune will be on water. If it shows red, there will be a fire. If it is white or yellow and bright, there will be benefits from water. If the well and stove are bright with a slight red and the boat and carriage area is bright, it is favorable for building a boat.

27、飄洋過海：凡飄洋過海不拘官庶，俱看承漿，若起黑色，不過虛驚，白色過，水獸驚恐，起黃色不可行，青如靛不可行，凡承漿之色，只宜白光明潤，則為利便。古書云：承漿紋深恐投浪裡，青筋若現，一世不可入湖深處。28、田苗稼禾：天倉赤色遭水並，下庫色黃遭旱災，四庫色暗反不忌，四庫明潤苗大熟，井灶赤色田土不收，山根不紫莫望田苗，更收須看山根，秋收要看井灶，雜穀唯三陽。

Twenty-seventh, crossing the sea. Whenever someone undertakes a long sea voyage, whether a government official or a common person, they should look at the "Chengjiang" area beneath the lower lip. If this area shows a black color, it is just a false alarm. If it shows white, the person will be frightened by water creatures. If it shows yellow, they should not embark. If it shows a green like indigo, they should also not embark. The color of Chengjiang should be white and bright to be auspicious and smooth sailing. Ancient texts say: if the patterns of Chengjiang are deep, it is feared that the person will be thrown into the waves. If there are blue veins appearing here, the person will never be able to go deep into lakes. Twenty-eighth, crops and fields. If the Heavenly Granary shows red, there will be flooding. If the lower granary shows yellow, there will be drought. If the four granaries show dark colors, it is not to be feared. If the four granaries are bright and moist, the crops will have a good harvest. If the well and stove show red, the land will not yield a harvest. If the mountain root does not show purple, do not expect good crops. For summer harvests, look at the mountain root. For autumn harvests, look at the well and stove. For mixed grains, look at the three Yang areas below the eyes.

29、分居：凡分居之色乃興敗之兆，滿面喜色，命門紫，只宜共炊，不宜滯色。三陽倉庫暗多生奸計也。兄弟各居，只為眉生暗滯。新鮮滿面，其同三世旺田，眉毛明潤，分居必富。眉生暗色，分居後必貧。赤色主口舌，黃色主破財，白色大不利。30、守舊：暗內有明宜守舊。三陽青黑，赤色發動，準紅，白色發地閣，四件俱宜守舊。氣色不開亦守舊，縱有一二處明潤之色，亦不宜輕放。

Twenty-ninth, dividing the household. The complexion during separation indicates prosperity or decline. If one's face is full of joy and the life gate shows purple, it is suitable for the whole family to live together and share the hearth, but not suitable for the complexion to be dull at this time. Those whose three yangs and heavenly granary and earthly store are dark and obscure are likely to have schemes and plots. Brothers separate because there is a dark stagnation on their eyebrows. If the complexion is fresh and bright on the face, they can live together with three generations and have prosperous fields; if the eyebrows are bright and smooth, after separation they will surely become rich; if there is a dark color on the eyebrows, after separation they will surely become poor. If red appears during separation, it indicates disputes; if yellow appears, it indicates loss of wealth; if white appears, it is very unfavorable. Thirtieth, maintaining the existing state without change. If there is brightness in the dark, it is suitable to maintain the old ways. If the three yangs show dark blue, red is activated, the hair on the crown turns red, and white hair appears on the earth hall, these four signs are suitable for maintaining the old ways. Those with no brightness in their complexion also should maintain the old ways; even if there are one or two bright and smooth areas, one should not act rashly.

31、更改：凡更改只看天倉、遷移，此處紅黃白者不利，赤黑白不好，明色宜更改，三陽紅，命門亮，黃少紅重，俱宜更改。凡更改吸看天倉，為遷移，此處赤黑白俱不妙，紅黃白者方為大吉利。32、加納：凡加納功名，看天倉、官祿、命宮，此數處俱要分明，方能行事，若一處不明，縱加納亦不成。33、升遷：凡官吏升遷，要青黃貫鼻，紅邊命宮，紫透眉毛，定主高遷。

Thirty-first, changing one's profession or moving residence. When considering a change of profession or place of residence, one should look at the Heavenly Granary and the Migration Palace. If these places show red, black, or white colors, they are not favorable. Bright and clear colors are suitable for making changes. If the three yangs are red, the life gate is bright, and there is less yellow and more red, it is suitable to change. In summary, changing one's profession or residence should be judged by the Heavenly Granary or Migration Palace. If these places show red, yellow, or white colors that are moist and lustrous, it is very auspicious. Thirty-second, donating for official rank. When one wishes to donate for official rank, one should look at the Heavenly Granary, the Official Rank Palace, and the Life Palace. These places must have clear and distinct colors to achieve success. If any of these places are unclear, even if one donates, it will not be successful. Thirty-third, promotion. For officials seeking promotion, if the green and yellow colors reach the nose, the red color surrounds the Life Palace, and the purple color penetrates the eyebrows, it certainly indicates a high promotion.

34、上諫：進本看天倉邊、驛馬，奏書青黃暗不宜，恐遭難，曰明紅紫方得思喜。35、出征：凡出征，項皮氣色不宜赤，喉上不宜起紅絲，命門暗，印堂青，項皮赤，此乃將軍大忌。印堂命門潤，何怕出征？36、行軍：行軍要看驛馬、邊地、邊城，主帥要看唐國印，俱要紫色、紅色、潤色，為大進，暗、滯、赤三色遭奸，青赤二色全者行不利，切忌不宜行。

Thirty-fourth, making an imperial memorial to advise. When presenting the memorial, one should observe the Heavenly Granary area and the Post Horse. If the complexion is dark green or yellow and dull, it is not auspicious, and one may face difficulties; only when the complexion is bright and shows red or purple can one expect favor and good fortune. Thirty-fifth, going to war. When going to war, the complexion on the neck should not be red, and there should be no red threads on the throat. If the Life Gate is dull and the Forehead is dark blue, and the skin on the neck is red, these are great taboos for a general. If the Life Gate and Forehead are moist and lustrous, then going to war is nothing to fear. Thirty-sixth, marching in military campaign. When marching, one should observe the Post Horse, border areas, and border cities; the commander should also observe the forehead's "Tang Fu" and "National Seal." These areas should show purple or red and be moist and lustrous, indicating great progress. If they show dark, stagnant, or red colors, one will encounter treachery. If both green and red colors appear, the campaign will be unfavorable, and one must absolutely avoid going to war.

37、交友：凡色赤不宜交友，色明太過不宜交友。桃園結義，皆因眉頭眉尾色如霞，孫臏龐涓大害，只為羅計內色生青白如粉。凡眉內生青白二色，忌噁心之友，狠毒之朋。此法世人罕知。38、宿娼：奸門生紫色，滿面起桃花，又生娼家獲科。眉尾青暗，滿面光浮，因花酒敗家，尚有災禍。命門再暗，到底傾囊。年壽如珠，因嫖至疾。

Thirty-seventh, Making Friends. When the complexion is red, it is not advisable to make friends. Likewise, when the complexion is overly bright, it is also not advisable to make friends. Liu, Guan, and Zhang formed the Brotherhood of the Peach Garden because the redness on their eyebrows and the ends of their eyebrows was like the morning glow. Sun Bin was harmed by Pang Juan because there was a pale, powder-like color appearing between his eyebrows (the positions of Luo Hui and Ji Du). Whenever there is a green or white color appearing in the eyebrows, one should be cautious of friends with ill intentions or dangerous companions. This method is little known by the world. Thirty-eighth, Prostitution. When the purple color appears at the corners of the eyes and the奸门 and the face shows a桃花 color, one is likely to meet someone in a brothel. If the end of the eyebrows is dark green and the face has a floating light, it is due to indulgence in wine and women leading to the ruin of the family, and also brings misfortune. If the命门 is dark, one will eventually exhaust all one's wealth. If the bridge of the nose and the year and life lines are swollen like a pearl, it is due to illness from嫖妓.

39、遊獵：看山林邊城，有青黃者不得重利，赤暗者遇怪獸之驚。又有一法：指甲起白色，不宜入山林深處，準頭發暗，亦不許入山林。40、捕魚：子亥二宮起黃光，不宜入水。山嶽起青色，不宜入水。下庫白光明潤，宜入深淵，必得大利。41、音信：雙眉尾為文書宮，問信宜看此。父問子信宜明，子求父書宜紅，妻問宜白，問妻宜血、白、黃俱利。若文書發動，即有信至，不動不通音信。求恩之召，亦要看眉，雙尾暗滯得音，不喜明潤，主約喜信，宜血黃為用，青暗為災，赤色、紫色亦主書信到。

Thirty-ninth, hunting. Look at the areas on the forehead called "mountain forest" and "border city": those showing a green-yellow color will not gain much profit, while those showing a dark red color will meet fierce beasts and be startled. Another method: if the nails appear white, it is not advisable to go deep into the mountains; if the hair on the temples is dark, one should not enter the mountains. Fortieth, fishing. If the areas below the chin, corresponding to the water positions of the Zi and Hai palaces, glow yellow, it is not advisable to go into the water; if the areas on the cheeks, corresponding to the mountains, show a green color, it is also not advisable to go into the water. If the area of the lower abdomen shines with a white light and is bright, it is suitable to go into deep water and will certainly bring great profit. Forty-first, messages. The areas at the ends of the eyebrows are called the "document palace." To inquire about messages, look at this area. If a father asks about his son's news, it is favorable if this area is bright. If a son seeks his father's letter, it is favorable if this area is red. If a wife asks about her husband, it is favorable if this area is white. If asking about the wife's news, red, white, or yellow colors are all favorable. If the color in the document palace is active, there will be a message arriving immediately; if it is inactive, there will be no news. For seeking imperial favor or being summoned, one should also look at the eyebrows: if the areas at the ends of the eyebrows are dark and stagnant, it is actually favorable to receive news, and it is not preferred if they are bright and smooth. If one wants to agree on good news, it is favorable to have red or yellow colors, while green and dark colors indicate disaster, and red or purple colors also indicate that messages will arrive.

42、口舌：凡赤色主口舌，看發動何處，則主何事。口舌獨命宮、年壽忌赤，邊地亦忌赤，其外輕。43、求醫：命宮陰潤耳輪赤，必有良方求濟。井灶赤年壽青，沉病難醫。44、聚色：凡氣色足不明為聚內，外俱明為大聚，四庫新開為大聚，血和氣壯為聚，掌色足面不足亦為聚，掌色足面暗滯亦為聚。凡此數件色暗諸事不好，赤有威望，乃聚色，多則主年內興旺，少則一季而興旺，故樂不遠矣。

Forty-two, mouth and speech disputes. Red color indicates disputes involving the mouth; observe where it appears, and it indicates the type of matter. When discussing disputes, only the命宫 (life palace), 年上 (year position), 寿上 (longevity position) should be cautious of red; 边地 (border areas) should also be cautious of red; other positions are less significant. Forty-three, seeking medical treatment. If the气色 (vital energy color) in the命宫 is阴润 (dark and moist) and the耳轮 (ear rim) is red, one will surely find a good remedy and be saved; if the井灶 (well and stove area) on the nose is red and the年寿 (year and longevity) is blue, it indicates a serious illness that is difficult to treat. Forty-four, gathering of color. If the气色 is abundant but not bright, it is called 「聚内」 (internal gathering); if both inside and outside are bright, it is called 「大聚」 (great gathering); if the four repositories have newly appeared colors, it is also called 「大聚」; if the blood and qi are strong, it is gathering; if the palm has abundant color but the face does not, it is also gathering; if the palm has abundant color but the face is dark and stagnant, it is still considered gathering. If these types of colors are dark and dull, all matters will be unfavorable; if they are red and have authority, they are also considered gathering colors. A lot of gathering colors indicates prosperity within a year; a little indicates prosperity within a season, showing that happiness is near.

45、散色：有色無氣、滿面光彩、花雜為散。明中生暗為散，面色潤、掌無氣亦為散，面耳鼻暗為散，此數件俱主大敗。46、復變：暗復明為變喜，明覆暗為變憂。有此變亂，作態之色，雖分寸好，色亦不為美，若一曰忽變則大不妙，三四曰一變，亦不妙，就是明亦不好，此乃根不穩，則面有往來變色也。47、動色：明潤新開宜動，居守不利若重，亦不宜動。48、守色：滯暗赤黑，守待色開，宜動。

Forty-fifth, scattered color. If there is color but no vitality, with a bright, floating appearance of mixed colors across the face, it is all considered 'scattered'. If light turns into darkness, it is scattered. If the face appears moist but there is no vitality in the palms, it is scattered. If the face, ears, and nose are all dull and dark, it is scattered. These situations all indicate great defeat. Forty-sixth, changing and fluctuating colors. If darkness turns into light, it indicates a change for the better; if light turns into darkness, it indicates a change for the worse. If there is a sudden change between light and dark, with unstable appearances, even if there is some good aspect, it is not considered a beautiful color. If there is a sudden big change within a day, it is very bad; if it changes once every three or four days, it is also bad— even if it becomes bright, it is still not good, indicating an unstable foundation, so the color on the face keeps changing. Forty-seventh, color that should be active. If the color is bright and newly appeared, it is suitable for activity. If the color is heavy and dark, staying at home is not favorable, and it is also not suitable for reckless movement. Forty-eighth, color that should be kept. If the color is stagnant, dark, red, or black, one should stay and wait until the color turns bright before it is suitable to move.

49、成色：凡成事起造求謀財喜，俱宜耳明印約準明，方為喜兆，其驗如神，耳鼻印不明，決非喜兆。50、害色：年壽赤忌官刑害，四庫暗忌途路婦人害。井灶赤忌破耗之害，山林赤忌火光之害，印堂青忌牽連之害，花雜滿面忌出行之害，地閣黑忌水厄之害。51、利便色：暗中有明，耳準有白，掌心氣潤，皮血光彩，眼內神足，行事便利。52、蹇滯色：四庫如泥，耳準如煙，三陽不開，滿面如朦，面紅如火，明亮如油，俱是大窮大敗之色。

Forty-nine, the color of success. Whenever one seeks to accomplish something, to start a project, or to seek wealth and happiness, it is favorable if both ears are bright, the forehead is open and clear, and the nose is bright and smooth. This is a sign of good fortune, which is accurate as if by divine will. If the ears, nose, or forehead are dull, it is certainly not a sign of good fortune. Fifty, the color of harm. If the year and life lines are red, one should beware of harm from the government or legal punishment; if the four corners are dark and unclear, one should beware of harm from women on the road; if the well and stove are red, one should beware of financial loss and expenditure; if the mountains and forests are red, one should beware of fire; if the forehead is blue, one should beware of being implicated in others' troubles; if the face is covered with a mixture of colors, one should beware of harm from traveling; if the lower part of the face is black, one should beware of water-related disasters. Fifty-one, the color of smoothness. If there is light in the darkness, if the ears and nose have a white color, if the palm is moist and bright, if the skin has a healthy glow, and if the eyes have a strong spirit, then one's affairs will go smoothly. Fifty-two, the color of obstruction. If the four corners are dark and muddy, if the ears and nose are dull and hazy like smoke, if the three yang areas below the eyes are not bright, if the face is hazy and unclear, if the face is red as fire, or if it is bright as if oiled, these are all signs of great poverty and defeat.

53、忌曰期犯色：犯色不宜行事，赤色忌丙丁，火曰土不利，紅色忌壬癸水曰，黑色亦忌水曰，黃色忌甲乙，白色忌火曰，青色亦忌甲乙木曰。詩曰：五色之中辯不明，徒然費力枉勞心，若是不知方位者，縱有好色亦成空。

Fifty-third, forbidden days and color taboos. If one violates the color taboo, it is not advisable to act. The red color should avoid days of Bing and Ding fire, as fire days and earth days are unfavorable; the red color should also avoid days of Ren and Gui water; the black color should also avoid water days; the yellow color should avoid days of Jia and Yi wood (as wood overcomes earth); the white color should avoid fire days (as fire overcomes metal); the green color should also avoid days of Jia and Yi wood. A poem says: if one cannot distinguish the five colors, red, yellow, green, white, and black, one will waste effort and labor in vain; if one also does not understand the directions, even with a good complexion, it will ultimately come to nothing.